Family: Poaceae
nodding fescue
[Festuca obtusa Biehler]
Etymology: Festuca: ancient Latin name for some type of grass, obscure
Plants: perennial grass
Habitat: deciduous woods
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial grass
Habitat: deciduous woods
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 4, Wetland Indicator = FACU+ USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Grasses of Iowa: Detailed photographs, descriptions, maps